A petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
Functions
Binding,
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Binding,
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Origin
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Petroleum
Petroleum
Ingredients derived from petroleum, also called crude oil. Crude oil deposits were obtained from the remains of ancient organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria.
Petroleum
Petroleum
Ingredients derived from petroleum, also called crude oil. Crude oil deposits were obtained from the remains of ancient organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria.
Overview
Polybutene is a highly viscous polymer that originates from petroleum. This ingredient is similar in function and feel to polyisobutene, and it is commonly used as a base for viscous products, like gels or lip glosses.
Polybutene can control viscosity of skincare products through thickening the base formula. It can also serve as a binding agent, in which it prevents the other ingredients in the product from separating from one another. Additionally, this clear, colorless liquid is only compatible with oils, meaning it is insoluble in water, and often functions as a dimethicone alternative.
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